If the end of winter has you itching for a warm weather escape and you simply can’t wait until Pride Month in June, consider a trip to Miami’s Freehand Hotel.
The resort, only a stone’s throw away from the beach, makes a particularly ideal option due to its range of accommodations. Guests can book a bed in a hostel-like dorm or opt for more privacy with colorful, Bohemian-style rooms and suites. Traveling with a group? You can also look into the availability of a bungalow that sleeps up to four or a bedroom that sleeps four, six, or eight guests.
Cups will runneth over at the Freehand’s Broken Shaker, a favorite hangout with craft cocktails and Caribbean-inspired bites, while on-site bar Ray’s is the place to nosh on greasy, All-American comfort dishes while playing pool.
But it’s the property’s swimming pool and outdoor garden that is its crown jewel — a meeting point for cute boys to socialize and sunbathe. You can also book out the Secret Garden for private events, making it ideal for birthdays, work bashes, and engagement parties.
Those looking to venture off-property can snag one of the Freehand’s complimentary bikes and take full advantage of everything Miami Beach has to offer, from high-end spas and trendy restaurants to swim shops and cigar stores. It’s also a great way to get some exercise without having to waste precious vacation time indoors and at a gym.
There are a wealth of options at one of America’s most popular vacation spots but if you’re craving a social, safe, and, most importantly, hospitable environment to grab a little R&R and meet fun people, look no further than this sunny oasis that has been certifiably gay-approved.
